Category: My Aveanna Story

The Difference a Homecare Nurse Can Make
Published Aug. 13, 2021
Rubi’s parents heard the word “never” a lot after their daughter was born. Rubi would never walk. Rubi would never talk. And some days it felt like Rubi would never come home. When she finally could come home, her doctors said Rubi would need 24/7 …
Finding Support as Parents of a Medically Fragile Child
Published Aug. 11, 2021
Becoming the parent of a medically fragile child can be overwhelming. But having the right people by your side makes all the difference. That’s what Rubi’s parents found when their daughter was born in 2018. Rubi faced significant challenges from …
Aveanna All-Stars: Stassi and Nurse Banely
Published Aug. 4, 2021
A note from Anastassia's mom: Anastassia (Stassi) was born at 23 weeks’ gestation, weighing 1 pound 4 ounces. At 2 months old, she contracted GBS meningitis. She spent 284 days in the NICU and has had a total of 23 surgeries to date. Fast forward …
Adjusting to Homecare: Ryder's Story
Published July 21, 2021
Born at just 24 weeks gestation, Ryder faced significant health challenges from the very first breath he took. His parents, Rachel and Kevin, endured setback after setback as they tried to bring their son home. After 687 days in the hospital and a …
Celebrating the Adventures of Fatherhood
Published June 20, 2021
Jeff and Brian love being fathers and are deeply passionate about the family they have built together with their children, Carter and Gabriana. Like any parenting journey, theirs has its challenges. But these dads enjoy every step along the way. C…
A Medically Fragile Mother's Motivation
Published May 9, 2021
Moms are heroes. They do the impossible, work tirelessly, and take care of everyone else along the way. How do they do it? Aveanna mom Nicole says it’s all about having the right motivation. Nicole’s daughter, Keisha, was born with club feet and a…
Davis and Nurse Meg
Published March 11, 2021
Davis has been with Aveanna for about nine years now. He’s had several nurses work with him over the years, but Davis and Nurse Meg have developed a special bond. They enjoy every day they get to spend together. We asked Davis and Meg what Aveanna m…
Growing and Thriving with a G-Tube
Published Feb. 18, 2021
Melia was born with a rare genetic disorder called epidermolysis bullosa, which causes frequent blistering of the skin. Melia’s skin may be fragile, but she certainly isn’t! She’s an independent fighter through and through. But even the strongest f…
Year of the Nurse: Jack
Published Sept. 11, 2020
As we continue to celebrate the Year of the Nurse, we'd like to introduce Nurse Jack Ryan. Jack is often referred to as Action Jack in our Wilkes-Barre office. He has earned this nickname by always jumping into action with passion and enthusiasm whe…
A Better Place to Grow: Kristie's Story
Published Sept. 4, 2020
When Kristie O’Connell was about six years old, she met a very special nurse who changed her life forever. “After my cousin was born medically fragile,” Kristie recalls, “a PSA Healthcare nurse started coming to our home every day. We had a nurse in…
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